Might as well start deciding on what goes on after the run
flats.
To start, I usually go to TireRack and see what is the best rated.
More run flats?
High performance with stiff sidewalls?
??

 

Michelin Pilot Super Sports

Hands down the best tires out there...$$ but worth it. Last a long time too

 

I'd recommend Conti DWS or DW(summer) tires.

 

+1

 

Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Really pavement glue. Best tires I have ever owned.

 

agreed, they will be going on mine when the time comes.

 

+1. I have these on all my steeds in the stable. Awesome tires for my needs and taste.

 

Your driving style is? (Pedal-to-the-metal, grocery getter, other?)
Rim size is?
Location? (If you live in the southwest, for example, tires age faster there than in the northeast)
Did you want separate tires for summer and winter or would A/S do?
Budget?

If you are OK with A/S then you will be hard pressed to do better than the Conti Extreme Contact DWS. I live in Az, tires age fast out here, as a result they tend to lose wet traction sooner than a cooler climate. The DWS is far better in that respect than any other tire I've used, in fact the DWS has great wet and dry traction.

FYI, Going from RFs to conventional tires means you will lose some lateral stiffness.

While I've not used them, the Bridgestone Sport RE760s have also been spoken of well.

 

Already installed on mine...awesome tires...

 

All valid concerns.
My home is along the coast in southern CA.
Sunny,salty, rarely rains, rot is a concern.
I'm too old to be a hot rod.
Too young not to order a manual.
Not too worried about longevity.
300 rating on the rubber compound is minimum.
I typically sport Michelins on my vehicles, 911, MB Sprinter, and now
a MCS manual in Moonwalker Grey.

 

On the 2011 MCS we traded in I went with the, Michelin Pilot Super Sports.

2011 Mini Cooper S W/ 205/45/17 Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ort-tires.html

But .........

This time I am "Not" going to go with any tire that is not a Run-Flat.

The 2014 MCS we just took delivery on has the optional 18" wheel & tire package.

It drives smooth in the default position with no real adverse roughness.

So, when it comes time to change tires I'll just check and see who has the best rated Run-Flats in the 18" size and go with them.


Terry aka "tigerhonaker"

 

+1 on the MPSS. I've had excellent results with them. Although I am still thinking I might just do a set of super sticky summers like 200 or less treadwear rating.